The Howa M1500 HS Precision in .308 Winchester (brand part no. HHGB30816) blends the high-precision Howa 1500 action with an ergonomic Hogue overmolded stock for a lightweight, dependable entry-level match or sporting rifle. Howa builds the M1500 with a cold hammer-forged barrel and a forged steel bolt and receiver, and this HS Precision variant adds a soft, tactile Hogue grip with pillar bedding and a recoil pad. The HACT two-stage trigger gives shooters a light takeup followed by a crisp break, and a compact 16.25-inch heavy barrel keeps the rifle short and easy to maneuver without giving up .308 Winchester’s proven accuracy. A 3-position safety and 5+1 magazine round out a rifle ready for the range or the field.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .308 Winchester, a versatile, widely available big-game cartridge.
• The barrel is a compact 16.25-inch heavy, blued design for easy maneuvering.
• The trigger is the HACT two-stage design, offering a light takeup and crisp break.
• The stock is a black Hogue overmolded, pillar-bedded design with a recoil pad.
• The safety is a 3-position design, allowing bolt manipulation while engaged.
• Magazine capacity is 5+1 rounds for extended range or field sessions.
• The rifle ships optic-ready, with no factory sights to remove.
• Rifled with a 1-in-10-inch twist rate, matched to common bullet weights for this caliber.
• The action is bolt-action, manually cycled for reliable, repeatable accuracy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is pillar bedding? A bedding method that adds rigid, consistent support between the action and stock for more repeatable accuracy.

What kind of trigger does this rifle use? The HACT two-stage trigger, offering a light takeup followed by a crisp break.

Why is the barrel only 16.25 inches? The shorter, heavy barrel keeps the rifle compact and easy to maneuver while retaining accuracy.

Buy the Howa M1500 HS Precision .308 Win Rifle

Shooters who want entry-level match rifle features in a compact, dependable .308 Winchester package will find it in this HS Precision build. It is a strong addition to our bolt action rifles lineup. Reserve yours through our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and we will get it moving to your FFL as soon as it’s ready to ship.